A 92-year-old retired priest has pleaded not guilty to charges of lewd assault in connection with a historic boarding school incident.
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Arthur Masse's attorney, George Green, confirmed to Global News Wednesday night that Masse pleaded not guilty. did not appear in court in Powerview, Manifesto State.
The RCMP arrestedFr. Indicted for lewd assault in connection with the Schoolinvestigation. Winnipeg of the Sagkeeng First Nation.
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A police officer said the victim was 10 years old and had attended school between 1968 and 1970.
Police say the investigation began in 2010 and involved more than 700 interactions across North America, with 75 witnesses and victims. It included the testimony of
Since Masse was indicted, the RCMP has confirmed that more victims have come forward and says it is reviewing all reports it receives.
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